Workplace Violence - How to Support Colleagues & Ourselves

Sirens don’t blare before tension builds—what cues tell you a room is tipping toward harm? Led by seasoned hospitalist leaders, you’ll examine today’s risks, gain a team-ready framework the course introduces, and practice de-escalation, bystander support, and recovery skills. Leave ready to de-escalate conflict, reduce distress, and strengthen a safer culture for staff and patients.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Examine the landscape of workplace safety in hospitals and healthcare today.
Introduce a framework for navigating our response to workplace violence.
Practice high-yield skills to reduce workplace distress from verbal, psychological, and physical violence/aggression.

Faculty

Read G. Pierce, MD

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Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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